Author: Bharatnet
Report Indicates a Lack of Confidence from Lenders in Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea (Vi), a beleaguered telecom operator in India, is facing a significant loss of confidence from its lenders. The telco, grappling with financial challenges and an inability to secure funds, has missed the crucial deadline for raising capital by December 31, 2023. Compounding the issue is the lack of confidence exhibited by the company’s […]
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Bharat 6G Vision
The Bharat 6G Vision is built on principles of affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity, ensuring that India emerges as a leading provider of modern telecom technology and solutions that are cost-effective and beneficial globally. Bharat 6G Mission While India has recently introduced 5G, capable of delivering internet speeds up to 10 gigabits per second, 6G promises […]
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The Online Certification Approval System introduced by the Telecom Engineering Centre
On Friday, AK Sahu, a Member of the Digital Communication Commission (DCC), officially launched the online modules for the Certificate of Approval (CoA) and Technology Approval under the voluntary certification scheme of the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC). TEC serves as the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DOT). The introduction of these online modules […]
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BSNL Awards HFCL an Advance Purchase Order Valued at Rs 1,127 Crore
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has taken a significant step in advancing its optical transport network (OTN) infrastructure by awarding an advance purchase order (APO) of Rs 1,127 crore to HFCL Limited. This strategic move aims to transform BSNL’s OTN infrastructure throughout India, enhancing the backhaul network support and subsequently improving services for both enterprises […]
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What To Expect From Telecom Industry in 2024
The Prospects of Monetizing 5G in 2024 In the upcoming year, 2024, the telecom industry anticipates significant strides in monetizing 5G technology. With a surge in 5G smartphone adoption and OEMs introducing more affordable devices, the 5G subscriber base in India is poised to surpass 250 million. However, the critical question remains – will telecom […]
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What Is Open RAN (O-RAN) ?
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) refers to a telecommunications technology paradigm that is characterized by the disaggregation of traditional RAN components. In a conventional RAN, which is a critical part of a mobile network, the radio unit (RU), distributed unit (DU), and centralized unit (CU) are tightly integrated and provided by a single vendor as […]
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India Leads Global 5G Rollout, Says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Railways and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the telecom sector is a dynamic and rapidly growing sunrise industry. He emphasized that India has attained global recognition as the fastest country in deploying 5G technology.
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Nokia Introduces 4G/5G Drone-in-a-Box Solution in the United States
Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz jointly announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the Nokia Drone Networks solution, marking a significant milestone as the FCC’s first full certification of a native 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution. The purpose of this innovative solution, designed by Nokia, is to serve as a shareable data collection platform with diverse […]
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Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Gears Up for Implementation of Over 30 Rules Based on New Telecom Act
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is actively developing over 30 rules in line with the recently enacted Telecommunications Act, set for implementation in the coming months. Officials familiar with the matter revealed that these rules will cover aspects such as spectrum allotment, call interception, and biometric data collection, necessitating the establishment of defined processes. An […]
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Govt Not Interested to Show Caller ID Anymore to Users
The Telecom Bill 2023, recently approved, has undergone a significant change, removing the mandatory requirement for telcos to display caller ID information to call receivers. In the initial draft, the government proposed the inclusion of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) as a compulsory feature for telecom providers. This system would have presented registered user names from […]
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